At ONE Samurai 1 in Japan, 25-year-old Avazkhon Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new ONE flyweight MMA champion by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round. The post highlights Kholmirzaev's high-level striking, excellent timing, creativity, and killer instinct. In another major result, Takeru Segawa ended Muay Thai legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon's 13-year streak without a stoppage loss, winning the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title by TKO in the fifth round. The event featured multiple title fights across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai disciplines.
Avazkhon Kholmirzaev seized the ONE flyweight MMA title at ONE Samurai 1 in Japan on April 30, stopping Yuya Wakamatsu by knockout in the second round to claim the promotion's most coveted prize at 125 pounds.
The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev entered the night with a record of 16 wins and 2 losses, compiling a 10-1 mark inside ONE Championship. His performance drew attention for sharp, creative striking, precise timing, and a ruthless finishing instinct that proved too much for Wakamatsu when the moment arrived.
In another landmark result on the card, Takeru Segawa ended one of combat sports' most remarkable defensive streaks, stopping Muay Thai icon Rodtang Jitmuangnon by TKO in the fifth round to claim the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title. The finish brought to a close a 13-year run in which Rodtang had never suffered a stoppage loss, underscoring the magnitude of Segawa's achievement.
Why it matters
- Kholmirzaev's title victory installs a young, dynamic striker at the top of ONE's flyweight MMA division, reshaping the landscape for contenders in the weight class.
- Segawa's stoppage of Rodtang carries historical weight, ending more than a decade of invincibility and establishing him as a legitimate force in ONE's flyweight kickboxing picture.
- ONE Samurai 1 delivered championship finishes across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai on the same night, reinforcing Japan as a marquee destination on the promotion's calendar.
